title: Stoma construction and care.
abstract: Preparation and construction of an entero- or urostomy respective to type requires attention to detail. The preparation of ileostomy, colostomy and ileal conduit is described. Aspects of training the patient, postoperative stoma care and rehabilitation are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery II, Sahlgrenska sjukhuset, University of Göteborg.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Hultén
mesh_terms: D003125:Colostomy / Q000379:methods; D004766:Enterostomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy / Q000379:methods; D014547:Urinary Diversion / Q000379:methods